Therapeutic Children's Residential Practitioner

Lincolnshire pa.; Louth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High quality induction

Training and professional development

Trauma training

Therapeutic support for children

Strong leadership team

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council's Riverhead House in Louth is seeking a Children's Residential Practitioner to support children and young people toward independent life in a therapeutic reunification home.

No prior professional care experience is required as comprehensive training is provided, and the role involves working with multidisciplinary teams, a rota including sleeping-in duties, and safeguarding responsibilities.

Qualifications

• No prior professional care experience required; comprehensive training provided.
• Ability to work with children and young people.
• Willingness to obtain a QCF qualification in working with children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, child-centred care.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams to meet the needs of children.
• Support children through reunification journeys and build resilience.

Skills

Caring demeanour

Playful demeanour

Kindness and compassion

Welfare advocacy

Boundary setting

Education

Basic IT skills

Job description

Lincolnshire County Council's Riverhead House in Louth is seeking a Children's Residential Practitioner to support children and young people toward independent life in a therapeutic reunification home.

No prior professional care experience is required as comprehensive training is provided, and the role involves working with multidisciplinary teams, a rota including sleeping-in duties, and safeguarding responsibilities.